[NYC Republican]

Nothing new here really. I'm not crazy about the "ground zero" reference though.

Having said that, I'm glad this political genius is on our side.

[donozark]

The economy in Florida is reported to be the strongest in USA, or near the top anyway. Lower unemployment,etc. The dividend tax cut, promulgated by GWB will draw in the Gold Coast voters, retirees,widows,etc. And of course it helps to have your brother as sitting Governor...

[Brilliant]

I really don't agree with Rove. I'm here in Fla., and I think it's going to be a cakewalk for Bush.

[Brilliant]

I really don't agree with Rove. I'm here in Fla., and I think it's going to be a cakewalk for Bush.

[Brilliant]

I really don't agree with Rove. I'm here in Fla., and I think it's going to be a cakewalk for Bush.

[hemogoblin]

Don't forget how Jeb demolished that guy last fall ... what was his name ... ? McSomething ... Oh yeah, McBride ...

[Lynn]

This is simple....make it a federal crime for the media to call the state of Florida an hour before the polls on the western half close...

[Joe Brower]

[Johnbalaya]

It's imperative for Bush to win Florida decisively in order to cement his reputation post presidency. There are people on the net, especially those in florida with blogs that are still to this day, bringing up the "theft" of the presidency.

Bush '04!

[Ciexyz]

I wonder if more dead Democrats than dead Republicans will vote in 2004. (Just kidding.)

[mathurine]

Bush has taken a harsh anti-veteran stance; veterans come lower than practically anything you can spend money on in Bush's agaenda. There are a lot of veterans in Florida, not a few of whom, to be sure, are pissed. Either Bush straightens up and flies right with veterans, or they vote for the other freak.

[floriduh voter]

Politics is war. I think that's why KR said ground zero. At least hanging Chad moved to California. I wonder if any of the candidates wlil demand a recount.

[Koblenz]

If all the states go the same way that they did in 2000, I think Bush gets 278 or 279 EVs. This is because of redistricting. So I think he could lose WV and still win with just the same states. And while the Democratic candidate isn't known, I think Bush should win Florida relatively easily: look at how much Jeb won by. However, there are a few other states that Bush could win. Oregon, New Mexico, Minnesota and Washington were all fairly narrow margins for Gore. I think Bush could also have a shot in Pennsylvania. Of course, if Bush won Pennsylvania, he could probably lose Florida and still win the presidency. West Virginia is probably the most difficult state for Bush to win this time, although New Hampshire probably isn't going to be that easy either. Changing demographics might make Nevada reachable for the Dems, depending on their candidate and their message. Too liberal of a candidate, and I doubt they have a chance. I don't think Edwards and Graham would have much pull in the south. Graham would probably make Florida very competitive, but I don't think Edwards would even make North Carolina that competitive. As Veeps, I don't think Edwards could do much, but Graham could still make Florida competitive. I don't think Gephardt would make Missouri all that competitive, since he's never won statewide there.

[PhiKapMom]

In the 2000 election, Hillsborough County, Florida, was called Ground Zero by the Republicans because of the necessity of getting a large turnout in the Tampa area for Republicans to offset South Florida.

The name "Ground Zero" is a carryover from that election.